Sunday, March 30, 2014

White House Spinach Pie

From USA Weekend Food

1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
2 Tbs. olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound fresh spinach, well washed and drained
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
1 C half and half, whole, or 2 percent milk
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
8 oz Swiss cheese, grated
 Optional: serve with dollop of greek yogurt
379 calories/serving, 19 g carbs, 16g protein, 28g fat (14 saturated), 1 g fiber, 106mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, place pice crust on rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.

2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, drizzle in the olive oil. Add garlic and onion and saute until translucent, 5-7 minutes. Don't burn the garlic.

3. Add spinach a little at a t time, cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, set aside.

4. Whisk together eggs and half and half. Add lemon zest and thyme. Add spinach, feta, and HALF the Swiss cheese, mix until well combined, season with salt and pepper

5. Pour mixture into the pie crust, sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese over the top.

6. Bake about 40 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

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